What’s been happening: Epsom Derby favourite, Parx in spotlight, Arc latest, Soumillon ban and more …

What’s been happening: Epsom Derby favourite, Parx in spotlight, Arc latest, Soumillon ban and more …

Two-year-old star Benvenuto Cellini, the Penn Derby card, Japanese Arc hopes and Hong Kong jockey news – all this and more in our weekly digest of recent international racing news

Rankings update: ‘Delacroix is an incredible horse’ – Aidan O’Brien

Rankings update: ‘Delacroix is an incredible horse’ – Aidan O’Brien

On a weekend where world #1 trainer Aidan O’Brien scooped the major prizes on both sides of the Irish Sea, the star turn was provided by Delacroix in the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.

From Classic heroines to Royal Ascot winners: look no further than Ireland’s premier yearling sales

From Classic heroines to Royal Ascot winners: look no further than Ireland’s premier yearling sales

Annual Irish yearling sales season kicks off on Sept 23 with the three-day Tattersalls Ireland September Sale – followed a week later by the prestigious Goffs Orby Sale Books 1 and 2 (Sept 29-Oct 2)

Suraj Narredu: It was a big deal to come to Ascot and it was a big deal back home in India

Suraj Narredu: It was a big deal to come to Ascot and it was a big deal back home in India

Our questions are answered by the Indian champion jockey who recently rode a high-profile winner at Ascot at the Shergar Cup meeting

Singspiel: ‘He was special’ – Jay Hovdey on an equine giant whose exploits straddled the globe

Singspiel: ‘He was special’ – Jay Hovdey on an equine giant whose exploits straddled the globe

Our series continues with Sheikh Mohammed’s formidable colt who won major races on three continents for legendary trainer Michael Stoute, including the Japan Cup and a memorable Dubai World Cup on dirt

TRC Global Rankings Insight

The only comprehensive international rankings for jockeys, owners, trainers and stallions. Watch our video to see how it works.

#1 Ranked 14 September 2025

HorsesKa Ying Rising NZL
Sires OverallFrankel GBR
Sires DirtCurlin USA
Sires TurfFrankel GBR
JockeysRyan Moore
OwnersGodolphin
TrainersAidan O'Brien
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